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National Day

First Singaporean woman to serve as UN under-secretary-general recognised with National Award

Dr Noeleen Heyzer was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal at the National Awards Investiture ceremony on Nov 16.
Dr Noeleen Heyzer was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal at the National Awards Investiture ceremony on Nov 16.

Austrian chancellor rejects talk of Israel Eurovision ban

Austria's Chancellor Christian Stocker attends the Euro Summit in Brussels, Belgium, October 23, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman
Austria's Chancellor Christian Stocker attends the Euro Summit in Brussels, Belgium, October 23, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman

Taiwan president unveils ‘T-Dome’ air defence system to counter China threat

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te waves a Taiwan flag with his wife Taiwan's First Lady Wu Mei-ju on the day he delivers a speech during National Day celebrations in Taipei, Taiwan, October 10, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te waves a Taiwan flag with his wife Taiwan's First Lady Wu Mei-ju on the day he delivers a speech during National Day celebrations in Taipei, Taiwan, October 10, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Taiwan tracking China activity but cannot say if there will be more drills post-national day

Chinese fighter jets and warships operate almost daily in the Taiwan Strait and waters and skies off the island's north, south and east coasts.
Chinese fighter jets and warships operate almost daily in the Taiwan Strait and waters and skies off the island's north, south and east coasts.

China railway trips hit record on first day of national holiday

Travelers at Hongqiao Highspeed Railway Station ahead of the Golden Week holiday in Shanghai, China, on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. Millions are expected to travel, shop and dine during China's eight-day Golden Week holiday starting Wednesday, which usually boosts economic activity across the country. Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg
Travelers at Hongqiao Highspeed Railway Station ahead of the Golden Week holiday in Shanghai, China, on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. Millions are expected to travel, shop and dine during China's eight-day Golden Week holiday starting Wednesday, which usually boosts economic activity across the country. Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg

China holds National Day ceremony in waters off atoll claimed by Philippines

FILE PHOTO: A Filipino fisheman rows a boat during a trip near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, in Masinloc, Zambales province, Philippines, July 18, 2022.  REUTERS/Lisa Marie David/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A Filipino fisheman rows a boat during a trip near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, in Masinloc, Zambales province, Philippines, July 18, 2022.  REUTERS/Lisa Marie David/File Photo

South Korea begins visa-free entry for Chinese tourist groups, scheme to run until June 2026

FILE PHOTO: Street vendors (L) wait for customers at Myeongdong shopping district in Seoul, South Korea, January 9, 2023.    REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Street vendors (L) wait for customers at Myeongdong shopping district in Seoul, South Korea, January 9, 2023.    REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/ File Photo

Reject those who try to divide the nation, says Malaysia PM Anwar

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech in Jakarta on July 29.
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech in Jakarta on July 29.

NDP 2025 celebrated Singapore’s diversity, vibrancy and inclusivity: President Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam thanked the more than 16,000 participants, volunteers and organisers involved in NDP 2025 at a reception on Aug 29.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam thanked the more than 16,000 participants, volunteers and organisers involved in NDP 2025 at a reception on Aug 29.

Vietnam announces national day cash handouts worth $488 million

Hanoi is preparing to host Vietnam's largest National Day parade in decades to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the nation's independence.
Hanoi is preparing to host Vietnam's largest National Day parade in decades to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the nation's independence.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.